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Countdown to Constitution Day

On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans.

Great Classroom Resource:Constitution Rights: Origins and Travels

Explore our interactive resources on the Bill of Rights! Learn which documents and ideas influenced the Founding Fathers when drafting the Bill of Rights, and how those rights have been expressed throughout the world.

Coming Soon:
Constitution Hall Pass: The 13th Amendment

Give your students a “hall pass” to travel through American history without leaving the classroom! View our newest Constitution Hall Pass video lesson on the 13th Amendment, plus chat live with our experts and get answers to all of your Constitution Day Questions—Weekdays, September 10 – 23, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. EDT.

Lesson Plans
In honor of Constitution Day, all educational institutions receiving federal funding are required to hold an educational program pertaining to the U.S. Constitution; this year we are asking all schools around the country to join in a National reading of the Preamble called The Preamble Challenge!

Videos
Looking for a fun instructional video about the Constitution to use in your classroom? Check out our Constitution Hall Pass videos to learn more about The Presidency, The Legislative Branch, Freedom of Expression and the Judicial Branch.

Activities and Resources
Looking for some simple and fun ways to get your kids interested in the Preamble. Try one of our Constitution Day craft activities to learn the words, make a prop or just have a little fun with the Constitution.

Preamble Kit
To Sign or Not to Sign! Download your very own classroom poster of the United States Constitution to hang in your classroom. Use our lesson plan and have a classroom Signing (or not) party.